Dean Foster

Business Beyond Borders

Stories, Tales and Lessons Learned from Working in 100 Cultures Around the World

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

25 real-life stories revealing the definitive "how-to" rules for working successfully across cultures by one of the founders of the field of intercultural competency development.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Murray Press
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. November 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 238mm x 160mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 482g
• ISBN-13: 9781399822275
• ISBN-10: 1399822276
• Artikelnr.: 73776812

Autorenporträt

For over three decades as President of DFA Intercultural Global Solutions (www.deanfosterglobal.com), Dean Foster has been involved in researching, writing about, and consulting on the nature of culture and its role in society, work and politics in a globalizing world. As founder and former Worldwide Director of Berlitz Cross-Cultural Division, as well as the founder and President of Cross-Cultural Consulting Associates his work has played a central role in the development of the field of cross-cultural training and consulting. He has been an active member of and speaker at the annual international conferences of the National Foreign Trade Council, the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), the International Institute for Human Resources (IIHR), the Global Business Association, the European Relocation Association (EuRA) and other organizations, and have served as an Executive Board member of the International Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR).

Rezensionen

Loved the book because it is a compelling and insightful exploration of global business practice through the lens of cultural intelligence. Drawing on decades of first-hand experience across more than 100 countries, Foster blends vivid storytelling with practical lessons that resonate with both seasoned executives and emerging leaders. The book goes beyond surface-level etiquette, revealing how subtle cultural cues, values, and unspoken norms shape negotiation, collaboration, and trust in international contexts. Each chapter delivers an engaging mix of personal anecdotes and actionable insights, making complex cross-cultural concepts immediately applicable. Foster's deep expertise ensures the narrative remains both accessible and authoritative. This advanced reader copy showcases a rare combination of entertainment and education, offering a rich resource for anyone seeking to navigate today's interconnected world with confidence, adaptability, and genuine cultural respect. Darya Yegorina NetGalley